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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.85, 486.95 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.85, 486.95 and 129.78 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.85 : 486.95 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.85/486.95 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.85x = 486.95 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.85x = 63,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,195.72/324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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